Lake Pleasant Little Playhouse, Springfield

The caregiver is fantastic with our child and has a very wonderful approach to daycare. Our child is learning so much and looks forward to going everyday.

This provider takes great care of my daughter. she is always very happy when I pick her up. She does a great job of communicating to me.

It is a true pleasure to share our wonderful experience with this provider. This provider is a top-notch professional and she provided excellent childcare for our son for two and a half years (2013 until 2015). When we first met this provider, our 5-month-old son was attending one of the most highly regarded childcare facilities in the region. However, we were not satisfied with the quality of care and attention he was getting. The contrast with the caring home environment this provider provided could not be greater. Our son immediately thrived: he slept well, ate well and enjoyed his time at this provider, so much that it was sometimes difficult to get him to go home. From the very beginning, this provider was able to introduce much-needed structure to our son’s day. Our son would often nap much better at this provider’s place than he would at home. Also, we and the parents of the other child in this provider's care noticed that this provider had an amazing ability to successfully encourage our children to eat a wide variety of foods in quantities we had difficulty duplicating at home. She prepared for our kids healthy, tasty, home-cooked meals that introduced our child to a variety of flavors. In addition, this provider was an invaluable source of advice on eating and sleeping, which was often a lifesaver for first-time parents such as ourselves. She was also incredibly helpful; if an emergency came along, we knew we could count on her. We should also mention the pristine condition of this provider's apartment. How she was able to keep her home so clean and uncluttered while providing care for two toddlers and her family remained a mystery to us. All we can say is that when our son was wearing white shirts, he left her apartment with his clothes just as clean as when he first arrived in the morning. Beyond praising this provider's excellent care, we would like to highlight the personal attention she gave our son. We were touched that she remembered to ask how various doctor’s visits went. On the emotional side, she tried to understand the different personalities of the children in her care, giving them space to be themselves and to explore the world around them. At the same time, she encouraged important social behaviors such as sharing. It is a pleasure to say that our son and his daycare buddy still keep in touch and have repeatedly been trick-or-treating, but also camping and fishing together, nearly five years later. All in all, we could not be happier with this provider’s care for our son and feel truly lucky that we found her. If she has space for your child in her home, you’ve won the lottery!

This provider's home daycare is always clean, welcoming, and full of toys, books, and activities. We felt very comfortable the first day we visited her. I simply cannot say enough about what she has meant to our family. She provided the best care services out of her own home with flexible hours that catered to our working hours. Due to both my husband and I working different hours, she never hesitated to care for our daughter over time when we needed it the most. She truly treats our daughter as if she was her own and shares such a special bond with her. She is committed to excellence and pays attention to details when it comes to our daughter’s individual needs. Most of all, she is a great multi-tasker. She has been teaching our daughter alphabets, numbers, colors, and so much more. She also provides hands on activities such as coloring, painting, reading, and outdoor activities. Our daughter was not fully toilet-trained when we brought her to this provider’s care. Besides learning how to read, write, and speak, this was one of our top priorities. I can honestly say, that she listened and cared about our concerns and needs. As a result, our daughter was 100% toilet-trained within a month and a half under her care. In addition to the child care she provided, She prepares healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks for our daughter on a daily basis. Our daughter never complains that she is hungry when we pick her up at the end of the day. She is always excited to show us her artwork and tell us what she ate for the day. We noticed that our daughter was speaking more clearly week by week. She also noticed colors, shapes, and points out objects that she recognizes everywhere she goes. It is very exciting to see how much our daughter has improved within a short amount of time. She does a marvelous job updating us on our daughter’s daily progress. I know that your children would love her as much as my daughter have and that you would never be disappointed in her services

This was an incredible daycare for our son Adrian. We were with this caregiver for over three years until he was ready for preschool. Under her love and care, he thrived and learned so much. This provider treated him as though he were one of her own, and we looked at this provider as an extended member of our family. The care, support and love she provided were unparalleled. We will always be eternally grateful to this provider for the role she played in helping support and raise Adrian. We would highly recommend this provider to any family looking for a child care provider. She is professional, smart, kind, and compassionate - we honestly could not have asked for a better provider for our son. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions!